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Dr. Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Dr. Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Kansas City, KS

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pahwa, Neurologist in Kansas City, KS?

    Dr. Rajesh Pahwa, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Pahwa graduated from University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital and completed his residency at Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Neurology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology. Dr. Pahwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pahwa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pahwa’s office at (913) 588-6970.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pahwa?

    Dr. Rajesh Pahwa, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pahwa empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Parkinson's Disease/Movement Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kansas City/KS community, Dr. Pahwa is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Pahwa go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Neurology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology | Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | University of Kansas School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India | University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital | Grant Government Medical College

    Is Dr. Pahwa board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rajesh Pahwa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Pahwa speak?

    Dr. Pahwa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pahwa treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Pahwa diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Pahwa. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
    • Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    Also known as:

    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G245: Blepharospasm

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Multiple System Atrophy
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Multiple system atrophy
    • MSA
    • Shy-Drager syndrome
    • Degenerative autonomic disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G903: Multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Other Depressive Episodes
    • Depression
    • Atypical depression
    • Unspecified depressive disorder
    • Other forms of depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3289: Other specified depressive episodes

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    What procedures does Dr. Pahwa perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Pahwa performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pahwa. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Pahwa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pahwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 588-6970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pahwa accept in Kansas City, KS?

    Dr. Pahwa in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Americas Insurance Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pahwa's office located?

    Dr. Rajesh Pahwa's Primary Practice

    3901 Rainbow Blvd Stop 4017

    Kansas City, KS 66160

    (913) 588-6970

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    Dr. Rajesh Pahwa's Practice 2

    3599 Rainbow Blvd Stop 2012

    Kansas City, KS 66103

    (913) 588-6965

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    Dr. Rajesh Pahwa's Practice 3

    20375 W 151st St

    Kansas City, KS 66160

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Kansas City Super Doctors

    What is Dr. Pahwa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pahwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255438164.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pahwa?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pahwa

    What is Dr. Rajesh Pahwa's specialty?

    Dr. Pahwa is a Neurologist near Kansas City, KS.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Rajesh Pahwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pahwa is affiliated with The University of Kansas Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Rajesh Pahwa accepting new patients in Kansas City, KS?

    Yes, Dr. Rajesh Pahwa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rajesh Pahwa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pahwa's office at (913) 588-6970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rajesh Pahwa?

    Please contact Dr. Pahwa's office at (913) 588-6970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rajesh Pahwa have?

    Dr. Rajesh Pahwa is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.

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